Lady Macbeth of the Mtsensk District (1989)

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Katerina Izmailova, a beautiful and uneducated merchant's wife, feels lonely and bored somewhere in the Russian provinces while her older husband is often away. Years go by in her childless marriage, without an outlet for her youthful energy, resulting in constant idleness and frustration. Along comes Sergei, an unscrupulous young worker who is happy to improve his lot by seducing Katerina as he has done with others before. Katerina falls for Sergei, and this love quickly becomes her only reason for living, turning to destructive passion and ultimately to tragedy for many.

Director: Roman Balayan
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 80 min
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Country: Switzerland, Soviet Union
Language: Pусский
Original Language: ru
More Films by Director: Roman Balayan
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Lady Macbeth of the Mtsensk District about?
Katerina Izmailova, a beautiful and uneducated merchant's wife, feels lonely and bored somewhere in the Russian provinces while her older husband is often away. Years go by in her childless marriage, without an outlet for her youthful energy, resulting in constant idleness and frustration. Along comes Sergei, an unscrupulous young worker who is happy to improve his lot by seducing Katerina as he has done with others before. Katerina falls for Sergei, and this love quickly becomes her only reason for living, turning to destructive passion and ultimately to tragedy for many.
Who directed Lady Macbeth of the Mtsensk District?
Lady Macbeth of the Mtsensk District was directed by Roman Balayan.
Who stars in Lady Macbeth of the Mtsensk District?
Lady Macbeth of the Mtsensk District stars Natalya Andreychenko, Aleksandr Abdulov, Nikolai Pastukhov, Tatyana Kravchenko, Yelena Kolchugina.
How long is Lady Macbeth of the Mtsensk District?
Lady Macbeth of the Mtsensk District has a runtime of 1h 20m (80 minutes).
What genre is Lady Macbeth of the Mtsensk District?
Lady Macbeth of the Mtsensk District is a Drama film.
Where was Lady Macbeth of the Mtsensk District produced?
Lady Macbeth of the Mtsensk District was produced in Switzerland, Soviet Union.